SHADY OAK RESTAURANT & TAVERN
2984 W OLD NEW YORK AVE, Deland FL 32720 · 386-734-9715
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 18 visits since August 2023
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JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -4 flying insects on dining room table. Operator cleaned and disinfected area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
18 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 0 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2026Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen make table unit sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); placed 3 hours ago. Operator placed in walk in cooler, shredded beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); conch fritters (50F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard.
Hole in or other damage to dining room wall.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Kitchen and bar floor in disrepair.
Aug 20, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen make table unit sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); placed 3 hours ago. Operator placed in walk in cooler, shredded beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); conch fritters (50F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard.
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee bar and kitchen handwash sink.
Hole in or other damage to dining room wall.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Kitchen and bar floor in disrepair.
Aug 18, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Food worker handled lettuce and sliced tomato with bare hands and placed on bun. Educated operator.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Possible ice contamination due to broken lid,
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen make table unit sliced tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (49F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); placed 3 hours ago. Operator placed in walk in cooler, shredded beef (50F - Cold Holding); raw fish (50F - Cold Holding); conch fritters (50F - Cold Holding). Placed overnight. Operator instructed to discard.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with grime,
No hot running water at three-compartment sink.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee bar and kitchen handwash sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dead roaches on premises. 1- dead roach under three compartment sink. Operator removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Back pack placed on kitchen food storage shelf,
Hole in or other damage to dining room wall.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Kitchen and bar floor in disrepair.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Outside ice machine lid broken and ice is exposed to the elements.
Jan 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over sliced deli meats in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Bar cold holding unit, half and half opened 3 days ago not date marked. Operator updated,
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Dining room ceiling stucco peeling.
Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Operator has purchased Stainless steel, to replace wall.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Kitchen Freezer chest gasket soiled.
Nov 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Bar and kitchen floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
Equipment in poor repair. Kitchen freezer chest gasket in disrepair,.
Ice buildup in kitchen reach-in freezer chest gasket, walk in freezer ice build up.
Kitchen ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Kitchen exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Kitchen reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, by fryers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. AC unit exterior by bar Beer cooler. Operator cleaned.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured, storage closet.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair, in dining room. AC unit is leaking.
Hole in or other damage to wall, in dining room due to leak from AC unit,
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ventilation hood soiled with grease.
Standing water in bottom of bar beer cooler.
Wall next to fryers soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall next to leaking dining room ac unit.
Aug 4, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 5, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ventilation hoodie laden with grease,.-kitchen door soiled with grime,
Jun 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.See Report.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen make table fish (47F - Cold Holding); macaroni salad (49F - Cold Holding); Cole slaw (49F - Cold Holding); macaroni salad (49F - Cold Holding); 3hours;operator placed ice ice conch (49F - Cold Holding) boiled eggs (47F - Cold Holding);placed overnight, Operator instructed to discard.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -ventilation hoodie laden with grease,.-kitchen door soiled with grime,
Mar 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ventilation hood is soiled with grease.
Mar 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Dishes were rinsed after being sanitized and then placed on drain boards. Operator instructed to sanitize again.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Make table unit shredded cabbage (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (47F - Cold Holding); tuna salad (46F - Cold Holding); pulled pork (46F - Cold Holding), less than 4 hours. Operator placed ice.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Coffee filter in bar hand sink. Operator removed. Instructed filter to be cleaned and sanitized.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ventilation hood is soiled with grease.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ventilation hood laden with grease.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -4 flying insects on dining room table. Operator cleaned and disinfected area.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw beef in kitchen make table l
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen make table unit Bowl of diced tomatoes(56F - Cold Holding)placed on top of container, less than 1 hour. Operator relocated in unit.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ground cooked meat in walk in cooler,prepared 24 hours ago, not datemarked.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Ice buildup in kitchen reach-in freezer and walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Kitchen make table shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Food worker at cook line touched hair and continued to handle food without washing hands. Educated operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pooled eggs stored over lemon in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Kitchen make table -Bag of sliced sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding);2 hours placed on top of make table container. Operator placed in Walk in cooler. -Kitchen table top meat loaf (56F - Cold Holding)/1 hour. Operator relocated to walk in cooler. -Walk in cooler shredded hash browns (48F - Cold Holding)/1 hour.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Brown gravy 112F on kitchen table top. Operator instructed to reheat.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk opened 24 hours ago in bar walk in cooler, not date marked.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Bar walk -in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site,
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food worker handling food with a bracelet.
Food employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Box of potatoes, and fish stored on walk in cooler floor.
Ice buildup in kitchen freezer.chest and in walk in freezer.
Kitchen wall soiled, by fryers with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 16, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Exterior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Aug 15, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food worker touched eyeglasses them donned gloves without washing hands, then proceeded to handle food. Educated operator.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Pool eggs stored in walk in cooler above shredded cabbage. Raw ground sausage stored over mushrooms
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -On top kitchen freezer chest Pool eggs 62F, raw ham 78F; shell eggs 74F for 1 hour. Operator placed in ice. -Kitchen Table top Sliced cheese 43F-45F, 1 hour. Operator placed in ice. - Bar table top Butter pats 73F for 1 hour. Operator placed in bar walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hash brown 109F on top kitchen freezer chest for 30 minutes. Operator instructed to reheat,
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cutting board placed on top of kitchen hand sink.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site.
Dead roaches on premises. Dead roaches in triangle glue trap placed over cutting board in use, that is on top of kitchensink.
Exterior of ice machine with rust that has pitted the surface
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in bar walk in cooler soiled with dust and gtimel
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of Gatorade placed in bar cooler.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.